Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 21
Arizona · Legislative District 21
Statement
I bring six years of legislative experience and currently serve as Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee, with appointments to key oversight committees. That experience allows me to turn shared values into results while fighting every day for the people of Legislative District 21. I have learned that meaningful change takes time, persistence, and the trust of the community. I approach this work with care and a commitment to listening. I show up across the district, talking with families, young adults, and seniors to understand the real challenges they face. Rising housing costs, groceries, utilities, and health care make everyday life harder for too many people, and I am focused on practical solutions that ease these burdens while supporting local economic growth. I first ran for office to strengthen public schools, expand access to health care, and protect our environment. Those priorities remain central to creating opportunity and stability for everyone, from young families starting out to seniors who have spent a lifetime building their communities. Public service is about effort, engagement, and empathy. My goal is to create a stronger and more stable future where everyone in District 21 can afford to live, work, and thrive in the communities they love.
Biography
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton is an Arizonan whose early childhood years on Navajo Tribal Lands gave her a deep appreciation for the state's diverse landscapes and its people. She and her husband, Derek, a middle school teacher, have made Tucson their home after she completed her Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA, she has long been active in local schools and community advocacy, including work with Southern Arizona Advocacy Council, Pima County Interfaith Coalition, and Save Our Schools. She was elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022 and 2024. She sponsored the legislation repealing the 1864 near-total abortion ban. Term limit 2030.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsCampaign issue page includes water and environmental priorities tied to Arizona's future.
Education Funding
SupportsCalls fully funded public education the best investment in Arizona's future.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsCampaign discusses affordability and family stability.
Election Integrity
SupportsCampaign language emphasizes restoring common sense in government and democratic accountability.
Healthcare Access
SupportsPublic profile and campaign emphasize family wellbeing and access issues; has publicly supported contraception access.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
No official stance on record.
Energy Policy
SupportsCampaign environmental priorities indicate support for climate-conscious energy policy.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsFrames education, care, and affordability as foundations for long-term economic stability.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsSpoke at the signing of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban repeal and was recognized for work to ensure repeal.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsEducation issue page criticizes tax breaks and credits while arguing public education has been gutted, indicating support for redirecting resources to public services.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
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Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
No ballot measure stances on file yet.
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